NFCC Community Theatre Presents Mary Poppins JR Friday, Jan. 25 and Saturday, Jan. 26

Local cast and crew bring popular musical to Van H. Priest Auditorium stage

MADISON, FL – Your favorite practically perfect nanny takes center stage in the North Florida Community College Sentinel Upstage Players’ upcoming production of Mary Poppins JR, a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious adventure based on the award-winning Broadway musical and classic Walt Disney film. Nearly 60 local stars have been practicing and perfecting their roles to make this Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s musical another hit for the NFCC Community Theatre (Sentinel Upstage Players). The musical comes to life on NFCC’s Van H. Priest Auditorium stage Friday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. and again on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 reserved seating and $5 for children ages 12 and under. Call 850-973-1653 or purchase online at www.ticketsource.us/nfcc.

Set in England in 1910, Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the troubled Banks family how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures and even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.” It is a great adventure for all to enjoy.

Much dedication and many hours have gone into rehearsals, choreography, stage design, costumes and bringing a quality college and community production to the stage. Under the direction of NFCC’s Denise Bell, many others have contributed their leadership and talents including music direction by Jay Hicks, Choreography by Danielle Leslein and an outstanding backstage crew.

Don’t miss this amazing community production at NFCC Jan. 25-26. Tickets are available by calling (850) 973-1653 or online at www.ticketsource.us/nfcc. Visit www.nfc.edu/sentinel-upstage-players for more information.

Local Stars Featured in the Cast of Mary Poppins JR are:

MAIN CAST

Bert

Lance Thigpen Madison County

George Banks

Caden Newman Madison County

Winifred Banks

Rachel Bunting Leon County

Jane Banks

Avery Buchanan Lafayette County

Michael Banks

Michael Roberts Madison County

Mrs. Brill

Caibre Johnson Madison County

Robertson Ay

Jase Plummer Madison County

Mary Poppins

Madison Hallmark Lafayette County

Katie Nana/ Miss Symthe

Olivia Brookins Jefferson County

Neleus

Jadyn Plummer Madison County

Bird Woman

Kathleen Shaw Madison County

Chairman

Zabdiel Reyes Madison County

Von Hussler

Hank Thompson Madison County

John Northbrook

Logan Spindell Madison County

Mrs. Corry

Kayla Reeves Madison County

Miss Andrew

Chrystal Furst Suwannee County

Policeman

Garrett Lundell Madison County

Messenger

Clint Roberts Madison County

ENSEMBLES:

Statues

Sydney Curtis Madison County

Amber McLeod Madison County

Kate Poirrier Madison County

Carolyn Shaw Madison County

Park Strollers

Emmalin Ensminger Madison County

Blake Hasty Madison County

Jessica Hasty Madison County

Hannah McCray Lafayette County

Georgiana Roberts Madison County

Clerks

Teagan Dunn Madison County

Stephanie Hasty Madison County

Anna Roberts Madison County

Katelyn Skeen Suwannee County

Jenner Wallace Madison County

Customers,

Vagrants & Buskers

Sabrina Bennett Suwannee County

Kynzie Hall Suwannee County

Julia Piure Madison County

Elise Roberts Madison County

Ashton Terry Madison County

Kite Flyers

Braelyn Blesy Madison County

Alexa Coe Madison County

Sadie Curtis Madison County

Chimney Sweeps

Libbie Akers Lowndes County

Camryn Bass Madison County

Megan Bass Madison County

Kiley Malone Madison County

Leah Mask Madison County

Abigail Musgrove Suwannee County

Layla Peavey Madison County

Pepper Peavey Madison County

Gracelynn Phillips Madison County

Lauri Thigpen Madison County

Honeybees/Penguins

Brentley Blesy Madison County

Mollie Coody Lowndes County

Nicolas Gonzalez Madison County

Valentina Gonzalez Madison County

Jules Nagel Madison County

Laurel Nagel Madison County

Caroline Roberts Madison County

Lilyan Wheeler Madison County

Crew

Sarinah Anthony Taylor County

Savannah Brady Suwannee County

Savannah Curtis Madison County

Mason Gaston Madison County

Alejandro Gomez Suwannee County

Rebecca Grosskopf Madison County

Jay Hicks Madison County

Emma Grace Newman Madison County

Danielle Leslein Madison County

Michelle Wheeler Madison County

Allie Wilkerson Madison County

Margaret Wilkerson Madison County

Original Music and lyrics by Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman. Book by Julian Fellowes. New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh. A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film. Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com.

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